Description
The Pioneer Woman Chili is a hearty, comforting dish loaded with robust flavors from beef, beans, and a medley of spices. It’s perfect for gatherings and tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean preferred for flavor)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown thoroughly. Drain excess fat and set aside
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and green bell pepper for 5-7 minutes, then add minced garlic for the last minute
- Return the beef to the pot and add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and cayenne. Stir and toast the spices for 1-2 minutes
- Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and the rinsed beans. Stir well and season with salt and pepper
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving
Notes
Chili tastes better the next day, so consider making it ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg